But you heard me say it,
you heard and listened.
~ Psalm 31:22 (MSG)
They spent some time in Jericho. As Jesus was leaving town, trailed by his disciples and a parade of people, a blind beggar by the name of Bartimaeus, son of Timaeus, was sitting alongside the road. When he heard that Jesus the Nazarene was passing by, he began to cry out, “Son of David, Jesus! Mercy, have mercy on me!” Many tried to hush him up, but he yelled all the louder, “Son of David! Mercy, have mercy on me!”
Jesus stopped in his tracks. “Call him over.” ~ Mark 10:46-49a (MSG)
SUMMARY SENTENCE
They spent some time in Jericho. As Jesus was leaving town, trailed by his disciples and a parade of people, a blind beggar by the name of Bartimaeus, son of Timaeus, was sitting alongside the road. When he heard that Jesus the Nazarene was passing by, he began to cry out, “Son of David, Jesus! Mercy, have mercy on me!” Many tried to hush him up, but he yelled all the louder, “Son of David! Mercy, have mercy on me!”
Jesus stopped in his tracks. “Call him over.” ~ Mark 10:46-49a (MSG)
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Jesus hears and sees what we can't.PRAYER
Thank you, Jesus, for hearing my cries for help and stopping. Forgive me for worrying over what others might think of my situation. Restore my sight -- for I'm inclined to turn a blind eye toward that which makes me uncomfortable. I want to see the world through your eyes. Amen.
